Possible Job Titles
The functional areas identified earlier can be used to categorize the myriad of job titles in the field of engineering. For example, a “reliability engineer” can hold a degree in almost any engineering...
View ArticleRelated Occupations
In addition to job titles directly related to engineering, engineers work in numerous areas. These areas benefit from the expertise and mind-set that engineers bring to the job. Some of these related...
View ArticleProfessional Associations
The following are specific professional associations for various industries that employ engineers: American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 11 W. 42nd St., 13th Fl. New York, NY 10036 ansi.org...
View ArticleConsulting
Contributions to this chapter were made by David Siegel, National Society of Professional Engineers. According to Webster’s Dictionary, a consultant is defined as “one who gives expert advice.”...
View ArticleDefinition of the Career Path
It used to be that when people thought of consulting engineers, what often came to mind were consultants on construction projects such as highways, bridges, and high-rise and other complex buildings....
View ArticleWorking Conditions
The consulting engineering career path requires a high degree of personal initiative and professional effort. Long hours and constant travel are hallmarks of this career path. However, this path offers...
View ArticleEducation and Qualifications
A strong engineering background at the bachelor’s level provides a fundamental basis for entering the consulting profession. It is difficult to advance in some areas without an M.B.A. from one of the...
View ArticleProfessional Licensing of Consulting Engineers
Most consulting engineers need to become a registered or licensed engineer in the state where they work. Once licensed, these engineers are known as “professional engineers” and are permitted to put...
View ArticleCombined Programs of Study
In addition to the PE license, experienced consulting engineers often return to school for either a master’s in business administration or in engineering. Unique graduate programs are offered, such as...
View ArticleEarnings
Consulting engineering has had a reputation for being a highly selective field that offers high levels of compensation to entry-level engineers. While industry salaries have tended to catch up to...
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